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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Vintage Hairstyling: A Giveaway!

Readers, I am thrilled to announce this lovely sponsored giveaway. Lauren Rennells is the author of the absolutely fabulous book Vintage Hairstyling. And she's provided a copy for one very lucky reader!I've been using my copy of this book for a couple weeks now, and it's helped me tremendously. I'll admit that I used to think I could gain all the knowledge I needed on this subject from YouTube - but having a printed reference from a professional is so helpful and is definitely taking my 'dos to the next level.

The photographs and copy are clear and easy to understand, and I love that all the tools she uses are easy to find. The basics section has been the most helpful to me so far - it explains the difference between wet and hot sets and shows you how the details (like what direction you roll the curl in) make all the difference. There are sections on finger waves, hot rollers, pin curls, curling iron sets, victory rolls, pompadours . . . and the list goes on! (Go to Lauren's website to see full-size sample pages of the book.)

There are lots of elaborate styles explained step-by-step.

I was amazed at all the different styles I can do with my length of hair - fake bobs, a pageboy, and more. There's also a look inspired by Joan Holloway, which you know I'll have to try at some point.

To make a long story short, if you're interested in trying vintage hairstyles, you need this book. And you can win one right here! To enter, just leave a comment on this post by midnight EST on Wednesday, January 29th. I'll pick a winner by random number and announce it the next day. (Note: you'll need to see the post to claim your prize, so subscribe to this blog if you haven't already!)

A big thanks to Lauren Rennells for sponsoring this awesome giveaway. Be sure to check out her website, order her book, and read her fantastic blog.

Update: contest is open to all countries. As long as you can receive mail, you're in!

Update #2: To answer Nathalie's question, becoming a follower means subscribing to my blog by your method of choice: e-mail (see the link in the right sidebar), Google reader, Blogger (that's the little widget with all the profile pics), Blog Lovin', etc.

This would be great to win! I've wanted to try out some of these styles before but I guess i'm just too darn lazy to get around to it without instructions right in front of me! Such inspiration in this book!

Oh my goodness, I have been drooling over this book for months! Of course I hope to win, but if I don't, I really hope the winner sends you pictures of herself with styles from the book. I can't wait to see what your talented readers will do with it!

Oooh I'd like to enter please! This book looks fabulous. I've been learning how to do vintage hair dos for a few months now, and have just started working with hair rats...aren't they fabulous??!! I have my fingers crossed,x

I loved this book when I found it at your sponser's website and considered buying it. Not only would the hairstyles be fun and good for everyday looks but I have a big event coming up where such a hairstyle would be appropriate. Thanks for doing this giveaway!

I have been playing around with retro hairstyles by using sponge rollers on my washed and dried hair before I go to bed. It cuts down on the frizz factor. Now, when I go back to my old method of just blowing out my hair or straightening it, I just feel like I'm undone. Now, I finally understand why my mother never leaves the house without her face and hair done (even though it can take an hour and a half). Natural, smatural. Count me in.

I've had my eye on this book for a while now--I have long hair for the first time in years, and no idea what to do with it. Some gorgeous retro styles would be just the thing to keep me from hacking it all off again!

This book has been patiently waiting on my wish list. I am so excited about your giveaway! Per chance this darling read goes to someone else, I will need to drop some serious hints to the Lover Boy. It could possibly top the Ella F. collection he gifted one previous Valentine's. Your blog is a delight, Gertie ~ keep up the awesome content!

This book looks fantastic! I'd love to get hold of a copy... which I think I will do if I don't win. I have an awards thing to go to in a couple of weeks, where the theme is 'old-school glamour', and I've got the most gorgeous 1950s dress on order... now I just need the hair to go with it!

I have been visiting Laura Rennellsweb-site since I saw her picture on your blog. The book is to die for.I am wishing myself luck in winning it as I am growing my hair out. I've had a short pixie for some time now. My hair is a short bob (almost to my chin) and I am anxious ot try some fun styles. I can't wait for a few more inches to grow.Thanks

We need this! I recently read the only vintage hair book I could find from the library, but it was too complicated for me. (Someone let me know if you can crack the code: http://www.amazon.com/1940s-Hairstyles-Daniela-Turudich/dp/1930064012)

So I love your blog - I always feel so inspired...and sad that I am not keeping up with you - after reading! I have also been eying the hairstyling book but I just MOOOVEDD (into a space with some (albeit tiny) space to sew!! yay!) so it's not exactly in the budget (lol).

Keep up the good work! and yay to you for making my day like all the time!

I have the first book, and it's been a great help and tutor! The first pages have even fallen out from too much use... I'd love to have the second one as well, there seems to be some new beautiful harido's in it that I'd love to try!

This book looks great - I've already seen their site before, when I was looking for vintage hairstyling. But there isn't any good way to purchase it here in Germay. So winning the book would simply be faboulous :-)LoveTiffy